nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Is there a law protecting a nurse doing something they are uncomfortable with?

    nurse2033 replied to usernam's topic in Emergency

    I think the fear of a crash is very reasonable. You are being exposed to a risk that you did not choose. As for being uncomfortable, I would ask you to ask yourself why you are uncomfortable. You will...
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    So Scared

    nurse2033 replied to Amberlynn013's topic in General Nursing

    Mild OCD is actually a pretty good trait in a nurse. :) Medication safety depends on you being ALWAYS engaged when you give meds. If you develop a personal routine you will be fine. Once you know the...
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    Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    nurse2033 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Just be friendly and firm. Obviously if you have meds in your hand you have to give them. If I know the tech is around I might ask them to go back to the room and push the call light. That way I can...
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    Job dilemma

    nurse2033 replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Give yourself a chance to look for ways to find enjoyment in the job. It might just be some adjustment anxiety, or not. I have hated my current job at times but found ways to make it work for me. That...
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    Telemetry Nursing

    nurse2033 replied to newpncnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm biased as being a medic before nurse, but learn your rhythms and arrhythmias cold. Then all your MI patterns. There are almost always interesting rhythms on the monitors. Good
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    Tell them I'm pregnant?

    nurse2033 replied to RockRay's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think the program will be too hard with a baby? As a parent, those first few months are something else, especially with a first baby. That aside, it's none of their business. It's your decision...
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    Is it a bad idea to ask?

    nurse2033 replied to Gabby-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask ASAP. You are not asking for special treatment, just a different weekend. If they refuse you wouldn't want to work there anyway. An employer has to accept that people have lives and families. You...
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    Interviews & job offers....Murphy's law?

    nurse2033 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would call job 2 and tell them you got and offer at job 1. What's the worst that can happen? You won't get the job, which you state you don't think will happen anyway. They won't not hire you...
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    Rejected by Mayo

    nurse2033 replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened. You can never know all the factors involved. Just dust yourself off and move on. You can always try again. Best of
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    I had an epiphany today

    nurse2033 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a medic for 16 years and a nurse for 6. I had a funny thing happen today. I happened to be working on the ambulance but it could just have easily been on the unit. I personally hate long...
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    I had an epiphany today

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit it on the head. I felt that deep down he knew what a mistake he
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    I had an epiphany today

    nurse2033 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and I just heard music
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    I'm such a hypocrit.

    nurse2033 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you're suffering memory retention disorder r/t tobacco intake a/e/b inability to recall
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    PICU or Ortho to start?

    nurse2033 replied to none the wiser's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a high performer, highly motivated, and able to take on a challenge PICU could be a good fit. As another poster pointed out, this job could lead you to almost any other unit in nursing, not...
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    Patient's access to personal online health records a first!

    nurse2033 replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing this myself (I'm a Kaiser patient) for years. It is awesome. I can view my whole med record on
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    Support needed

    nurse2033 replied to b eyes's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to me recently. You should always report it and call the police. Sure they are having a crisis, but most people in the hospital are. Pleople need to know that there is no excuse for that...
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    Safe Staffing Act in Texas

    nurse2033 replied to txaggie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would contact some local hospitals, identify yourself as a student, and ask for contact information for someone in that position. You could start with the public information officer or just email...
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    Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    nurse2033 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteering is always a plus on your resume. It shows your interest in the work and that you are not all about money. I say do
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    Hooters as Job History...Could this hurt my chances of getting a job?

    nurse2033 replied to AMD88's topic in Nursing Career

    I would list it if it was more than a short term job. If you worked there full time for more than six months it shows you can hold down a job. I think it is relevant in that it is a high pressure,...
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    I need advice!

    nurse2033 replied to purpleandgoldblood's topic in Emergency

    Ask your manager point blank the same question. Good
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    What job can I get with Exercise Science and Nursing Degree

    nurse2033 replied to namazonian's topic in Nursing Career

    Sports
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    Nurse Manager Write-Up

    nurse2033 replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    No, in the absence of written policy you are solid following reasonable nursing practice, which you did. Versed tends to drag on and over sedate many patients, but an excellent choice for seizures. It...
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    Your most unusual shift?

    nurse2033 replied to Biffbradford's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! Thanks for stepping up to make a
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    Denver School of Nursing Accreditation Status

    nurse2033 replied to bridgfor428's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That would explain why so many CO programs are going through the process. I would assume that once you apply you get Candidate status which would qualify, unless you fail then you would have to try...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    nurse2033 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I don't wear makeup ever, and I wear a crew cut, very